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Researchers on NotedSource with connections to Western Washington University include R Mata, Ph.D., Deborah Glosser, PhD, and Kendra Dupuy.

R Mata, Ph.D.

Washington

Associate Professor of Linguistics & Spanish at Western Washington University with research experience on Spanish speaking communities in the United States and Mexico.

Experience

Western Washington University

Associate professor of Linguistics & Spanish / 2017 — Present

Colby College

Visiting assistant professor of Spanish / 2016 — 2017

University of California San Diego

Assistant academic coordinator & instructor of Spanish & Linguistics / 2008 — 2016

Research Expertise

Linguistics Experiment Design

Sociolinguistic Fieldwork

Language Documentation

Survey Design

About

Dr. R. Mata is an accomplished and experienced linguist, instructor, and researcher. He holds a M.A. and Ph.D. in Linguistics from the University of California San Diego, as well as a M.F.A. in English from the University of Alaska Fairbanks. With over 15 years of teaching and research experience, Dr. Mata has a deep understanding of linguistics and language education. He has held various research & teaching positions, including associate professor of Linguistics & Spanish at Western Washington University, visiting assistant professor of Spanish at Colby College, and assistant academic coordinator & instructor of Spanish & Linguistics at University of California San Diego. His research interests lie in the areas of Spanish dialectology, language attitudes, language use in discourse, inclusive use of language, and language contact. He has published various articles and presented at conferences on these topics, making significant contributions to the field of Spanish linguistics. In addition to his academic pursuits, Dr. Mata is also dedicated to promoting cultural understanding and appreciation for the Spanish language and its speakers, particularly minoritized communities. He has organized and participated in various community events and workshops, both academic and non-academic, sharing his expertise with a wider audience.

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Deborah Glosser, PhD

Assistant Professor at Western Washington University with machine learning and experimental expertise in materials science and engineering

Experience

Western Washington University

Assistant Professor / June, 2020 — Present

Assistant Professor, Engineering and Design, Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Center, Institute for Energy Studies. Thermodynamics of materials, solar energy materials, thermal energy storage materials, cementitious materials, sustainable materials, corrosion of materials

Bardwell Consulting

Technical Consultant / January, 2018 — Present

Collaborates with diverse clients to understand their technical needs and objectives, delivering customized solutions and strategic guidance in areas such as data management, statistical modeling, and energy and utilities rates, finance, and resource planning.

Oregon Public Utilities Commission

Senior Utility and Energy Regulator / September, 2016 — January, 2019

Monitored, analyzed, and evaluated utility company energy resource and engineering filings for the state of Oregon to ensure adherence to state and federal energy and environmental regulations.